THE ORIGINAL CHURCH NEWSPAPER. ESTABLISHED IN 1828 THE CHURCHOF ENGLAND The Newspaper price of Staying power: the trust, Black experience in Britain, p12 p7 NOW AVAILABLE ON NEWSSTAND FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2015 No: 6279 Leadership rocks Archbishop Justin Welby joined HTB leaders in the Royal Albert Hall for the 2015 Leadership Conference. fare cuts of a Conservative Government. “There is a deep contradic- Muted response to tion in the attitudes of a soci- ety which celebrates equality in principle yet treats some people, especially the poor and vulnerable, as unwanted, General Election result unvalued and unnoticed. “It is particularly counter- productive to denigrate NEITHER the Church of England nor the Archbishops which will seek to end our existing relationship with the those who are in need, have issued a welcome to the new Conservative Gov- Strasbourg Courts and the European Convention of because this undermines the ernment. Human Rights. wider social instinct to sup- Having called for ‘structures of trust and co-operation The Conservative Party also stated their plan to port one another in the com- in Europe’ in the pre-election Pastoral Letter, the renew Trident, while the Pastoral Letter calls for a ‘re- munity. Church is considering how to respond to the Govern- examining’ of nuclear deterrence. “For instance, when those who rely on social security ment, which seeks a referendum that could see an end The Letter also states that people are tired of a ‘mori- payments are all described in terms that imply they are to Britain’s relationship with Europe. bund’ political culture, where ‘parties have failed to undeserving, dependent, and ought to be self-sufficient, The Pastoral Letter argued strongly for a ‘community offer attractive visions of the kind of society and culture it deters others from offering the informal, neighbourly of nations’, asking England to consider what it shares they wish to see’. The Bishops now look to be standing support which could ease some of the burden of welfare with its neighbours. on their own interests, as the UK electorate showed on the state,” the Pastoral Letter states. “Questions of identity and belonging have no curren- themselves, in majority, to be distinctly pro-Conserva- A joint report, ‘Emergency Use Only’, from the cy except as political bargaining chips,” it said, in words tive, in a result that defied the poll predictions. Trussell Trust, the Church of England, Oxfam and the that have been taken as a cloaked attack on the Conser- The Bishops’ key message to voters ahead of the gen- Child Poverty Action Group found that people using vative promise of a European referendum and the intro- eral election was to ‘engage in politics’, a view which the food banks were more likely to have been subject to duction of a British Bill of Rights and Responsibilities, Church will be asked to defend against speculated wel- sanctions that froze their benefit allowance. [email protected] facebook.com/churchnewspaper @churchnewspaper 2 www.churchnewspaper.com Friday May 15, 2015 News Diocese of Derby THEDIARY THE The interior of Derby Cathedral is nearly completed. Trenches are being dug for the new heating system, and the first steps in the redecoration project have been taken. Send your events to Dr John Davies, Dean of Derby, said: “These are really [email protected] CHURCHIN exciting days for Derby Cathedral. And it is oddly uplifting to or Tweet @churchnewspaper see the whole nave packed with people on a Sunday surrounded by scaffolding at every turn. People are being 15 May brilliant, waiting for the end of August and a new chapter in Cathedral life and ministry”. ENGLAND 7.30pmFriday Night Kitchen, launch event for the Gathering, Gul- Diocese of Durham benkian, Canterbury, hosted by the Rev Richard Coles Durham Cathedral rang its bells for VE day on Saturday. with the Archbishop of Can- The same eight bells, which rang on 8 May, 1945, were terbury, £15, book at rung to mark the occasion. www.the-gathering.co.uk 7.30pmGodspell in Concert, Ipswich, Diocese of Ely Regent Theatre Diocese of Manchester The Rev Manchester celebrated Edward 16 May the 70th anniversary of Olsworth-Peter Victory in Europe on has been 10am The Gathering, one-day festi- Friday. Manchester appointed Fresh val of faith, Canterbury Cathedral lit their Expressions of Cathedral, with Light Bites, beacons along with 200 Church and Talks, Crafts and activities others throughout the Young Adults and worship and reflection, United Kingdom. People Adviser for the £5, children go free. gathered for prayer and Diocese of Ely. www.the-gathering.co.uk. a vigil. Ed is currently 7.30pmGodspell in Concert, Ipswich, The Very Rev Rogers Vicar of Holy Regent Theatre Govender, Dean of Trinity, Manchester said: Sydenham, with “Manchester Cathedral St Augustine’s 18 May suffered damage from Honor Oak German bombs during Park in 10.30am:Finding Common Ground the Second World War Southwark Study Day, Sheffield Jewish when the north east Diocese. Centre, 3 Brincliffe Crescent, section of the Cathedral This post is a Sheffield, S11 9AW, £25, with was destroyed. new full-time emeritus Bishop of South- Photographs of the role within the wark, the Most Rev Kevin bombing are on display diocese, McDonald, and Rabbi in the Regiment Chapel reflecting the Jonathan Golomb. and it was this bombing that is desire to depicted in the Fire Window in this develop and 19 May chapel. nurture new “The window is a powerful missional reminder of the bombing and also a initiatives with 10am Christian Resources Exhibi- testament to members of the young adults, tion, ExCeL Centre London, regiment who lost their lives and to further until 22 May. defending the nation. It is therefore enhance and 7.30pmGodspell in Concert, Man- very poignant that the beacon support fresh chester Palace marking the 70th anniversary of expressions of VE Day was lit as we give thanks to church. 20 May God for the victory in Europe. May Director of we continue to work for a world Mission, the where justice and peace is Rev Peter 12.15pmBook launch for ‘Wrestling a preserved and celebrated.” Wood, said: “I’m Godly Order’ with James excited about Steven at Sarum College Ed joining the Bookshop, Salisbury. Free mission team entry and refreshments. Diocese of York Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham this autumn. [email protected]. The diocese wishes to 21 May York Minster joined in the VE celebrations on The Minster’s musical feast kicked off on Sunday develop new Sunday, when a team of 10 bellringers rang a quarter when Espérance, a group of local musicians, opportunities peal. provided a programme of English songs from the for engaging 7.30pmGodspell in Concert, Civic Peter Sanderson, York Minster Ringing Master, eras of James I to Charles II and played solos for with young Theatre, Darlington said: “We’re proud to be joining cathedrals and recorder, lute and solo lute. The Southwell adults and fresh churches across the country to mark this momentous Minster Choir Association was marking its 25th expressions of day. We hope people visiting York Minster and the anniversary year. church 22 May wider city will enjoy listening to the bells and take a initiatives. moment to remember those who gave their lives Diocese of Worcester “Ed brings during the conflict.” Worcester Cathedral has appointed three with him 7.30pmGodspell in Concert, Civic Also in York, the Bishop of Selby, the Rt Rev Dr honorary Canons in recognition of outstanding significant Theatre, Darlington John Thomson, took part in the Great Selby Bike service in the diocese. experience in Ride on Sunday. The Ride started at Barlby High The Rev Garth Nathaniel, Rector of Ipsley and these areas, a 23 May School, and Bishop John tackled the 45-mile course. Rural Dean of Bromsgrove; the Rev Susan passion for Bishop John has so far raised over £1,200, which Renshaw, Vicar of Eckington and Defford cum drawing the will be split equally between the Selby District Besford, Associate Priest of Overbury with arts into Citizens Advice Bureau and the Selby Lions’ chosen Teddington, Alstone and Little Washbourne with mainstream 10am Big Church Day Out - a charities: the British Heart Foundation, Martin Beckford and Ashton-under-Hill and Rural Dean of worship, and his Christian music festival for House Hospice, St Leonard’s Hospice and Friends of Pershore; and the Rev David Sherwin, Rector in creative talents the whole family, Wiston Selby Hospital. the Worcestershire West Team Ministry and Rural will be an House, West Sussex. Also 24 Bishop John said, “I’ve been a keen cyclist for Dean of Martley & Worcester West were installed enormous asset May. years, but a 45-mile course was a challenge for me!” in a service to mark the occasion. to the diocese.” [email protected] facebook.com/churchnewspaper @churchnewspaper www.churchnewspaper.com Friday May 15, 2015 News 3 Female Government to fight evangelicals welcome Human Rights Act THE NEW Conservative Govern- ment will call Britain’s adoption of The Human Rights Act into ques- new bishops tion. The newly elected Government will seek to revoke Britain’s incorpo- THE SUPPORT group all three orders within ration of the European Convention Anglican Women Evan- our Network,” they said. of Human Rights in UK law, making gelicals: Supporting our AWESOME also wel- Parliament sovereign over Stras- Ordained Ministry comed the appointment bourg in human rights matters in (AWESOME) have wel- of Preb Rod Thomas as the UK. comed the appointment Bishop of Maidstone. A British Bill of Rights and of three women to the “In line with the Five Responsibilities, which some have episcopate, namely, Bish- Guiding Principles, we referred to as the ‘Conservative’ Bill op Libby Lane, the Rev express our gratitude of Rights, will seek to redress ‘mis- Canon Alison White and that the promise was sion creep’, the expansion of ECHR the Ven Rachel Treweek kept to jurisdiction into Parliament.